DEFEND A PACK  a bulletproof vest with backpack attached all-in-one

ABSTRACT

A utility pack is provided. The utility pack is a combination of a vest, bag and liner. The vest of the current invention, includes a back portion containing a bulletproof plate, side portions, a left front flap with enclosed bulletproof plate and a right front flap that close and fasten with velcro, forming a double-breasted vest unit made of 100% ballistic nylon material. The backpack/bag (made of ballistic material) of the current invention, includes a large internal compartment, accessible by compartment zipper and a small compartment accessible by compartment zipper, the bag is worn, using two shoulder straps that are adjustable for size and comfort, the bag has velcro strips on back portion of bag, used to fasten accompanying bulletproof vest, to form one unit. The bag houses eight snap buttons, that, when aligned with corresponding backpack liner (100% ballistic material) snap buttons, connect and form the appearance of a traditional backpack, that, conceals the attached bulletproof vest from the public eye. The utility pack of the current invention, is made in various sizes for the convenient use of all wearers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to tactical/ballistic wear and, more inclusively, a tactical/ballistic vest and backpack combination, which is both attached with option of detachability.

A bulletproof vest, ballistic vest or bullet-resistant vest is an item of external personal protection that is designed to assist in the absorption of related fired ammunition as well as shrapnel/projectiles from various explosions, the vest is worn on the torso, covering front, back and sides of person. Soft pads inserted in the vest front and back openings, are comprised of many layers of woven or laminated fabric and can be capable of protecting the wearer from NIJ level IIIA caliber hand/shotgun projectiles, to also include some protection from small fragments, shrapnel and debris from explosives such as hand grenades and or pipe bombs. Hard pads inserted in the vest front and back openings, are comprised of a variation of metal, ceramic and or polyurethane, these plates are capable of protecting the wearer from NIJ level III caliber ammunition, fired by shotguns/assault rifles, to also include some protections from small fragments, shrapnel and debris from explosives such as hand grenades and/or pipe bombs.

A backpack is a device to house a wearer's belongings, this device can be worn at all times and in most places allowing a wearer to be hands-free, when used in connection/combination with a bulletproof vest, the wearer can travel with bulletproof protection at all times and in most places.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Best description of the present invention, is described as a sole utility pack comprised of: a vest comprising of velcro and ballistic fabric functioning as a double breasted garment, housing 1 bulletproof plate in the front chest area and 1 bullet proof plate in the back spine area.

Vest is attached to back side of the backpack cavity via, velcro strips and is concealed from view within a comparable liner, affixed with snap buttons to the back of the backpack cavity.

The backpack is comprised of a comparable ballistic fabric w/one main opening leading to an internal compartment, a secondary smaller compartment on the bottom portion of cavity for smaller objects. The device is worn with two padded shoulder straps, that are adjustable per size.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the current invention shown in use with the combination bag cavity attached to expanded (view) vest with components attached;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the current invention (vest only), right front flap overlapping left front flap, closed and attached with sewn in velcro hook strips on inner right front flap, adhering to sewn in velcro loop strips on outer left front flap;

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the current invention (vest only), showing right front flap partially open over, left front flap, exposing sewn in velcro hook strips on inner right front flap, partially attached to sewn in velcro loop strips on outer left front flap;

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the current invention (vest only), showing a closed vest with sewn in velcro loop strips, for use and in conjunction with accompanying backpack attached and sewn in hook velcro strips;

FIG. 5 is an angled rear perspective view of the current invention, showing the bulletproof vest closed and concealed between backpack liner and backpack. Perspective also shows two areas to open, one large (main) cavity at top and one small compartment at bottom;

FIG. 6 is an angled front perspective view of the current invention, showing the bulletproof vest closed and partially concealed, revealing how vest is stored when not open and in use. Perspective also shows how, liner is affixed to backpack, via snap buttons, 8 corresponding snap buttons total, to securely cover/conceal bulletproof vest from the public;

FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of the current invention, showing the back cavity of bag, revealing how bulletproof vest is affixed to backpack. There are 8 snap buttons at perimeter of cavity that correspond with, accompanying snaps on backpack liner. There are also 2 sewn in velcro hook strips strategically placed, that align and affix to the corresponding, vest's velcro loop strips. The perspective also shows, shoulder straps with adjustable buckles;

FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the current invention, showing the backpack liner shape and 8 snap buttons placed at the perimeter of the liner that correspond with the accompanying snaps, located at the back of the backpack cavity;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view (vest only), showing where the bulletproof plate is located in the front of vest;

FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view (vest only), showing where the bulletproof plate is located in the back of vest; and

FIG. 11 is a side perspective view (vest only), showing vest shape and adjustable elastic straps for various sizing ability.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best outlined by the appended claims.

The present invention includes a ballistic vest and detachable ballistic backpack that conceals the vest between the backpack and the accompanied liner affixed by snap buttons.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 11, the current invention includes and is a combination of a backpack cavity 2 and a bulletproof vest 1. The vest 1 includes a right front flap 3, a left front flap 4, a rear with side body portions 1 and shoulder seams 7. The vest 1 consists of adjustable elastic strips 5, to extend sizes for tighter fit. The vest 1, has velcro strips 17 & 18, used to open and close vest 1, when wearer puts on and takes off when worn. The vest 1, houses two bulletproof plates 15, one in the left front flap 4 and one in the back of vest 1, the bullet proof plates 15, are inserted from the bottom of vest 1, once in the compartment, the vest 1, is sealed and secured by the velcro strips 16 ensuring stability and no displacement. The vest 1, has rear velcro strips 14, used to affix vest 1 to backpack 2 and secure stability when in travel.

The rear velcro strips 14, are also used in convenience for speedy attachment and/or detachment from bag cavity 2, in the event of emergency or quick get-away. The vest 1, has openings at bottom seams, at both left flap 4, and back portion 1, these openings are designed to, house the two bullet proof plates 15, the openings at bottom seams are opened and sealed, with sewn in velcro strips 16 to secure placement of bulletproof plates 15, and prevent spillage. The entire vest 1, is made of 1680 ballistic nylon, it helps protect/refrain ballistic debris, fragments and projectiles from penetrating the vest 1. The vest 1, is worn by inserting left arm, through left flap 4 arm hole, then pulling left flap 4 across chest, then, inserting right arm, through right flap 3 arm hole, then pulling right flap 3 over top of left flap 4 over the chest, sealing vest to fit with corresponding sewn in velcro 17 & 18 on front flaps. The vest 1, can be worn with, or without, supporting backpack 2, to wear without; detach the vest 1 rear portion from the backside of backpack cavity 2, by pulling vest 1, away from the affixed velcro strips 13 & 14, to conform and separate a one piece utility pack, into two separate functioning units.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 11, the current invention includes a backpack liner 6, the liner 6, is known as a flat piece of material (1680 ballistic nylon), that is comparable in shape to the back portion of the backpack cavity 2, the liner holds eight snap buttons 10, on the outer perimeter, that correspond with the back portion of the backpack's 2 excepting eight snap buttons 9, housed in the backpack cavity 2. The purpose or function of the liner 6, is to conceal/secure the bulletproof vest 1, from the public eye, where-by-which the backpack 2, appears to serve/function as, just a typical everyday backpack. In the event the bulletproof vest 1 is needed, the wearer if being worn as a backpack 2, would slide off shoulder straps 8, hold backpack 2, by carrying handle 19, and completely pull off backpack liner 6, there-by-which, exposing/revealing bulletproof vest 2, to be worn with or without supporting backpack 2, detached backpack liner 6, can then be stored in backpack 2 by opening compartment zippers 12, to be stored for reattachment, after finished use of bulletproof vest 1. To reattach backpack liner 6, fold down bulletproof vest 1, onto back of backpack 2, align the backpack liner 6, with backpack 2 and press corresponding snap buttons 9 & 10 together to form a bond, there-by-which conceals bulletproof vest from the public eye.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 11, the current invention includes a backpack bag 2, the bag/cavity 2, can be made of various types of material, the backpack 2, is worn in conjunction with shoulder straps 8, to be worn over the shoulders and under the wearer's armpits, the shoulder straps 8, can be adjusted in size to suit wearer, using strap adjustments 11, allowing for more comfortable travel. The backpack 2, has two storage compartments, one large/main cavity which can be accessed by unzipping compartment zipper 12, allowing for large, bulky and/or heavy items, keeping the wearer hands free, there is also a specified space in large compartment of backpack 2, for an additional bulletproof plate 15, to serve as added ballistic protection. The second compartment is smaller and can be accessed by unzipping compartment zipper 12, this compartment is used for smaller items, such as keys, phones, glasses money etc. . . . . The backpack 2, has a carrying handle 19, to use when moving backpack without shoulder straps 8, from spot to another, or when pulling off backpack liner 6, to access the bulletproof vest 1. The backpack 2, houses eight snap buttons 9, that correspond with the backpack liner snap buttons 10, used to conceal/secure bulletproof vest 1.

Referring to the FIGS. 1 through 11, the current invention includes 2 bulletproof plates 15, that are comprised of various materials, what is described as a soft plate, is a flexible and conforming plate, made of layers of woven or laminated fibers contained in a vinyl casing sized by desired use, intended to help in protecting the wearer from small caliber handguns and/or shotgun bullets/projectiles specified in a NIJ level IIIA class, as well as small fragments from explosive type devices. The soft bulletproof plate 15, is lighter and more comfortable than the hard plate, the soft plate 15, can conform to the torso, allowing for easier mobility. A hard plate 15 described as a nonflexible, heavier yet more protective plate, is comprised of metal, ceramic and/or polyurethane. The hard plate 15, is molded to size and is intended to help in protecting the wearer from automatic/assault rifle rounds specified in a NIJ level III class of calibers. The hard plate 15, is heavier, bulkier, yet more protective than the soft plate 15. The referenced bulletproof plates 15, are used in unison 

What is claimed is:
 1. A utility pack comprising, a) Vest comprising of a left front flap, right front flap, side portions and a back portion to form a double-breasted vest made of 100% ballistic nylon, carrying two velcro loop strips on the back portion, used to attach and detach accompanying backpack, b) A backpack made of ballistic material, comprising of eight snap buttons, housing two compartments accessible via zipper pulls and sewn in velcro hook strips for attaching and detaching the accompanying vest, c) A backpack liner made of 100% ballistic material, comprising of eight snap buttons, d) Two bulletproof plates.
 2. The utility pack of claim 1, wherein the front flaps of vest body carrying one of two bulletproof plates, are fastened with velcro strips, to form a double breast over the chest of wearer.
 3. The utility pack of claim 1, wherein the back portion of vest body carrying one of two bulletproof plates, is connected to backpack with corresponding velcro hook strips, to conform two units to one.
 4. The utility pack of claim 1, wherein the bulletproof plates are housed and sealed by velcro strips located at the bottom of front left flap seam and the bottom of back portion seam.
 5. The utility pack of claim 1, wherein the 2 elastic strips, on either side of vest body, are used to function as size adjustment to fit wearer.
 6. The utility pack of claim 1, wherein the backpack liner snaps are used to affix to the backpack, concealing the bulletproof vest from public eye.
 7. The utility pack of claim 1, wherein the backpack contains 2 velcro hook strips, used in conjunction with corresponding vest's velcro loop strips to fasten vest to backpack.
 8. The utility pack of claim 1, wherein the backpack uses corresponding snap buttons in connection with the backpack liner snap buttons, used to help conceal the bulletproof vest from public eye.
 9. The utility pack of claim 1, wherein the utility pack in it's entirety (vest, backpack and liner) is comprised of 100% ballistic material. 